R Ramblin Fever Joined Jun 28, 2005 Messages 1,627 Location Timberline Oct 13, 2005 #1 bigger then a P245/75 16? I know that it's just slightly wider and only .1" taller.
S smartboost Joined Oct 1, 2005 Messages 16 Location UK Oct 13, 2005 #2 It won't have the same visual impact as going up 20mm in a smaller size. For example going from a 165 to a 185 tyre width.
It won't have the same visual impact as going up 20mm in a smaller size. For example going from a 165 to a 185 tyre width.
C CapriRacer Joined Feb 22, 2003 Messages 4,474 Location Somewhere in the US Oct 14, 2005 #3 Be careful. Some vehicles don't come with a wide enough wheel. A P265/70R16 requires a minimum of 7".
Be careful. Some vehicles don't come with a wide enough wheel. A P265/70R16 requires a minimum of 7".
D Dominic Joined Jul 4, 2002 Messages 1,856 Location PA Oct 23, 2005 #4 It will be wider on the wheel and on the smallest minimum wheel (7") it will have a wide looking sidewall to it (fat tyre)
It will be wider on the wheel and on the smallest minimum wheel (7") it will have a wide looking sidewall to it (fat tyre)
racer12306 Joined Oct 6, 2005 Messages 3,312 Location MD Oct 27, 2005 #5 quote: Originally posted by CapriRacer: Be careful. Some vehicles don't come with a wide enough wheel. A P265/70R16 requires a minimum of 7". Click to expand... according to tire rack you would want an 8" wheel, but some people have put wide tires on too narrow wheels and not had problems.
quote: Originally posted by CapriRacer: Be careful. Some vehicles don't come with a wide enough wheel. A P265/70R16 requires a minimum of 7". Click to expand... according to tire rack you would want an 8" wheel, but some people have put wide tires on too narrow wheels and not had problems.
JohnnyO Joined Sep 26, 2003 Messages 2,575 Location Pittsburgh, PA Oct 29, 2005 #6 Yes it will look noticeably bigger. I put a set on the Ranger I used to have. I ran 35f/30r and the fronts would still wear faster in the middle. If I ran 30 up front it handled like a pig though.
Yes it will look noticeably bigger. I put a set on the Ranger I used to have. I ran 35f/30r and the fronts would still wear faster in the middle. If I ran 30 up front it handled like a pig though.